Fresh, ripe figs are luscious and delicate. Their flavors are varied and nuanced, depending on the type of fig. For instance, ...

Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Strain and discard figs. Return liquid to saucepan; simmer gently over low heat until reduced to 1/2 cup. Transfer to squeeze bottle and chill.

Season figs with salt and pepper; grill until warmed through. To serve, warm Pistachio Butter in microwave and spoon 1-1/2 tablespoons onto each of 4 individual serving plates.

Fresh, ripe figs are luscious and delicate. Their flavors are varied and nuanced, depending on the type of fig. For instance, ...

While most figs don't need pollination to produce figs, Calimyrna figs do. Of the thousands of cuttings of Turkish Smyrna figs brought to California in the 1880s, not one bore fruit.

Remove the stems from the figs and cut the figs into half-inch pieces. Place them in a medium saucepan with the sugar, water, lemon zest and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to ...

Heat to boiling. Add the figs and reduce the heat to barely simmering. Cook until the figs are tender, about 5 minutes. Pour into a glass bowl and allow to cool, or cover and chill overnight.

Additionally, Calimyrna figs grown in California aren’t pollinated by wasps. According to the California Figs consortium, 99 percent of the figs produced in California are self-pollinating.

For sliders, combine turkey, minced dried figs, green onions, herbs and sea salt in medium bowl and mix to combine well. Divide and shape into 12 small, flat burgers.

Dried figs do not. Nutritionally, fresh figs have much to recommend them, including substantial quantities of calcium, iron, Vitamin B6,and magnesium. ---Two ripe figs have about 74 calories.

For sliders, combine turkey, minced dried figs, green onions, herbs and sea salt in medium bowl and mix to combine well. Divide and shape into 12 small, flat burgers.

Place a piece of bacon on each cut side. Top with a small crumble of cheese. Bake until the figs are warmed, about 8 minutes. The cheese will not melt but may toast a bit. Serve immediately.